Trail EAffect

Lacey Heward - Adaptive Athlete and Mountain Biker (#30)

Trail EAffect Episode 30: Lace Heward – Adaptive Mountain Biker / Brave Lace Project
This episode first aired on June 14th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Lace Heward Back Story
How Lacey got into adaptive Alpine Ski Racing
The competitive side of Lace / becoming a Paralympic 2-time medalist
Racing and traveling in Europe for the World Cup
Other Outdoor Endeavors
Adaptive Mountain Biking and the places Lace has gone
Places Lacey is working on bringing more adaptive MTB access
Being Brave – The Brave Lace Project
Closing & Supporters
Song Written and Performed by Lacey “It’s Been a Long Time”
Links:
Brave Lace: https://bravelace.com/
ORA Trails Lacey Adaptive Mountain Bike Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0lln8vXmhZc
Move United: https://www.moveunitedsport.org/
Teton Adaptive Sports: https://tetonadaptivesports.com/
Team SISU Dog Sledding: https://www.dogtec.com/kennel/benjamin-thompson
IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant: https://www.imba.com/trails-for-all/trail-accelerator-grants
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Jeff Kendal-Weed (#29)

Trail EAffect Episode 29: A Conversation with Jeff Kendall-Weed
This Episode first aired on June 7th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Jeff Kendall-Weed Back Story
Jeff’s Transition into the Bike Industry
How Jeff ended up moving to Bellingham WA.
Jeff’s Transition into a content creator / YouTube
Local Loam Series & other online content
Advocacy…
Private VS Public Land and access benefits for both
Riding in Bellingham, WA
Trail Communities and what makes a great trail community
Detour off into Motocross / Supercross
Closing & Supporters
Links:
Jeff Kendall-Weed Website: https://jeffkendallweed.com/
Jenson USA JKW: https://www.jensonusa.com/blog/rider-profile-JKW
Jenson USA: https://www.jensonusa.com/Jeff-Kendall-Weed
Jeff Kendall-Weed on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeffkendallweed
PNW Components: https://www.pnwcomponents.com/
Industry Nine: https://industrynine.com/
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Timber Bell with Chris Lacy (#28)

Trail EAFFECT Episode 28: Timber Bell with Chris Lacy
This Episode first aired on May 29th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Chris Lacy Back Story
The Timber Bell Back Story
How the Timber Bell works and how it’s different from other bike bells
What makes a great trail community
Trail Communities that Chris has traveled to like Cappadocia Turkey
Closing & Supporters
Links:
Timber Bell: https://www.mtbbell.com/
San Diego Mountain Biking Association: https://www.sdmba.com/
Mountain Biking in Cappadocia Turkey: http://www.bikinginturkey.com/mountain-biking-holidays/cappadocia-mtb/
GoPro Video of Cappadocia Turkey: https://youtu.be/fFA6G8ovxPk
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Carlo Alfano Rivers Edge Trail System (#27)

Trail EAFFECT Episode 27 Carlo Alfano Rivers Edge Trail System
This episode first aired on May 18th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Carlo Alfano Backstory
The Backstory about Rivers Edge Trail System
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts Back Story
The development of the Rivers Edge Trail System
Rivers Edge Trails and it’s proximity to the Middle School and High School
NICA Racing at Rivers Edge Trail System
How Rivers Edge has made a huge positive impact on the community for locals and tourists
The Community of Brunswick outside of Mountain Biking
The Future of Rivers Edge
Closing & Supporters
Links:
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts: https://more-mtb.org/
M.O.R.E. Rivers Edge Trail System: https://more-mtb.org/collections/maryland-trails/products/rivers-edge-at-brunswick
Trailforks Mapping: https://www.trailforks.com/region/rivers-edge-trails/
Patagonia Story on Rivers Edge Trail System: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/at-the-rivers-edge/story-94306.html
Three Points Cycles: https://www.threepointscycles.com/
Maryland NICA League: https://marylandmtb.org/
Greenstone Trail Craft: https://greenstonetrailcraft.com/
Brunswick Welcomes Mountain Bikers: https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifestyle/travel_and_outdoors/brunswick-welcomes-new-biking-trails-for-tourists-and-residents/article_d14fe3e1-35d2-5dc5-a300-8e43ffc0e8f4.html
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Kristina Wayte Sketchy Trails (#26)

Kristina Wayte - Sketchy Trails Episode 26
This episode first aired on May 11th 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Kristina Wayte Backstory
How Kristina got into Mountain Biking
The Start of Sketchy Trails
Trail Tips Comic Series
Riding with Timber bells
Last Day of Summer Animation and Live Movie
How to get more Women into Biking
Female Stereotypes in Mountain Biking
Communities that Kristina has enjoyed as a mountain biker
Closing
Links:
Sketchy Trails: https://www.sketchytrails.com/
Kristina Wayte Commercial Work: https://www.kristinawayte.com/
Last Day of Summer Movie: https://www.kristinawayte.com/film.html
Trail Tips Educational Series: https://www.santacruzmah.org/blog/mbosc-trail-tips
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Angela Brooks Women’s Mountain Bike Coach (#25)

Trail EAFFECT Episode 25
Angela Brooks – Brooks Adventure MTB, WI NICA GRiT, Trek Dirt Series, KAMBA
This episode first aired on April 28th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
Angela Brooks Backstory
How Angela got into Mountain Biking and coaching
Areas that Guys screw up on when getting females into Mountain Biking
Why everyone can benefit from skills development and coaching
How Mountain Biking helps kids and youth when they get involved with NICA
A story about female confidence gained through mountain biking
NICA and GRiT
Trek Dirt Series
Brooks Adventure MTB
Kenosha Area Mountain Bike Association
Closing
Links:
Brooks Mountain Bike Adventures: https://brooksadventures.com/
Wisconsin NICA League: http://www.wisconsinmtb.org/
Kenosha Area Mountain Bike Association: https://kamba.org/
Trek Dirt Series: https://www.dirtseries.com/
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Angi Weston of Radical Roots Womens MTB and Transition Bike Co (#24)

TRAIL EAFFECT EPISODE 24 – ANGI WESTON – RADICAL ROOTS MTB
This Episode first aired on April 17th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this Episode:
Angi Weston Backstory
Early Years of Coaching for Angi / Inside the industry work
Advice for Women getting into Mountain Biking
PickleBall
Advice for the industry in terms of Women and Girls getting into Mountain Biking
Advice for getting more diversity within Mountain Biking
Copper Harbor Women’s Weekend
Other Communities that Angi endorses for mountain biking
Flying Squirrels and Radical Rippers Female Youth MTB Program
The Community of Bellingham
Transition Bike Co – Angi’s other employer / supporter
How to break down the barriers of Women getting into the industry and Transition’s Role
Closing
Links:
Radical Roots MTB: https://www.radicalrootsmtb.com/Transition Characters Angi Weston: https://www.pinkbike.com/video/485680/Angi Weston Radical Roots YouTube: https://youtu.be/LdP5kv87WuARadical Rippers: https://www.radicalrootsmtb.com/radical-rippersFlying Squirrels / Radical Rippers Transition YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0jf2KgLXxY
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Jeff Lenosky the Trail Boss (#23)

Trail EAffect Episode 21 with Jeff Lenosky – The Trail Boss
This episode first aired on April 5th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Jeff Lenosky Backstory
Trials and 90’s Mountain Biking
How the Trail Boss Came to be
How Jeff got into Enduro Racing at the beginning of Enduro
Trails that Jeff enjoys riding and difficult climbs like the entrance to Horse Thief’s bench
Flats VS Clips…
Communities like Knoxville, TN that have all the aspects for a great Trail Community
Can’d Aid Foundation
The Partnership with REEB Cycles and how that came about
Other Supporters and why it’s important to have support from companies that make products you really stand behind
Closing
Links:
Jeff Lenosky YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEP-XJQ983V8_3XpKU_-pRQ
REEB Cycles: https://reebcycles.com/
Shimano: https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/components/mtb.html
Orange Seal: https://orangeseal.com/
Pearl iZUMi: https://www.pearlizumi.com/US/en/
Can’d Aid: https://candaid.org/
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Sam Raymond Copper Harbor Series Part 3 (#22)

Trail EAFFECT Episode 22
Copper Harbor Series Part 3 with Sam Raymond
This Episode first aired on March 15th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
Topics Covered in this show:
The Sam Raymond Backstory
Why Sam moved to Copper Harbor
How Sam acquired the Keweenaw Adventure Company
The Early Years of Mountain Biking in Copper Harbor
The formation of the Copper Harbor Trails Club
Bringing paid trail building staff on board
Bringing the Copper Harbor Trails Club forward by hiring an Executive Director
Bell Built Grant to Build the Overflow Trail
Keweenaw Point Trail Project
Expansion of Green (easy rating) Trails in Copper Harbor
The Potential of the entire Keweenaw Peninsula
KORC – Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition
Other forms of Outdoor Recreation in Copper Harbor
Keweenaw Adventure Company is For Sale!
Links:
Copper Harbor Trails Club: https://copperharbortrails.org/
Keweenaw Adventure Company: https://www.keweenawadventure.com/
Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition: https://www.keweenawoutdoorrecreation.org/
Sign Up to Expand Public Access in the Keweenaw Peninsula: https://www.keweenawoutdoorrecreation.org/keweenaw-tip-recreation-area
 
If You would like to enquire about purchasing the Keweenaw Adventure Company please contact Sam at: keweenawadventurecompany@gmail.com
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect

Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance (#21)

Trail EAffect Episode 21 with the Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance
This episode first aired on February 17th, 2021 on Mountain Bike Radio
The Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) is a relatively new trail organization located on the Pacific Coast in Tillamook County Oregon. TORTA has the ambitus goal of building 29 miles of trails known as the Buzzard Butte Trail Network in the Siuslaw National Forest. On this episode we have Ron Baker (TORTA Board Member), Derek Kidd (Norco Bikes) and Pat Corran (Former Portland Resident) and we discussed all things related to TORTA and this region. There is also a fundraiser to help fund the building of these trails. Go to www.tortamtb.com to buy Stickers & enter for a chance to win a handful of great prizes including a complete Norco Bike. Go Buy Stickers and Support Trails!
Topics in the show include:
Back Stories on all 3 guests
The TORTA Story
More about the region as a whole
Fundraising efforts and Raffle
Norco Bikes and their Advocacy
Closing Comments
Links:
TORTA: https://www.tortamtb.com/
Current Fund Raiser: https://www.tortamtb.com/fundraiser
Norco Bikes: https://www.norco.com/
Promotional Video for the Fundraiser: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/support-oregons-newest-trail-system-and-you-could-win-a-norco-sight.html
A peak into the private jumps and trails in the region: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-carson-storch-and-pro-skier-lucas-wachs-ride-a-fresh-freeride-trail.html
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-riding-private-dh-tracks-with-kyle-jameson-and-damon-iwanaga.html
 
Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI https://smithsbikes.com/
This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to:
Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com
Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com
Support the Trail EAffect through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect